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Birmingham Brummies may start from the bottom again Nov 12, 2014 09:28 By Richard Jones Tony Mole says the option of starting Birmingham Brummies in the bottom tier of British racing is the only one currently open to revive the Brummies. Tony Mole has admitted for the first time he could enter a Birmingham Brummies side in the 2015 National League. The Kidderminster-based businessman says the option of starting the club again in the bottom tier of British racing is the only one currently open to revive the Brummies. He admits he has come under pressure to keep the Brummies on track at Perry Barr despite withdrawing interest in entering them straight back in one of the top two divisions. Mole said: “It’s the British Speedway AGM this weekend and Birmingham Speedway will not be declaring any intention of entering the Premier or Elite League. Whether the National League is a possibility at this stage, I’m not really sure. I can see the merit in keeping the Brummies on track and I know there is a fanbase there desperate to see the club racing again. “But you have to remember the majority of sponsors who backed the club previously have turned their back because of the way the club folded mid-season. “I have to do a lot of thinking before making that decision. It would have to be viable. I am no longer in a position to take on the responsibility of a speedway club personally, but I will consider the option of National League racing.” Mole has also responded to speculation linking Cradley with a move to Perry Barr after the Heathens lost the use of Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green. He said: “I’m aware of the speculation but I’m afraid there is nothing to report. “Of course, we don’t like to see clubs close down, but sometimes circumstances happen which make it impossible. If anything changes with Cradley, then I will offer an update. “There is certainly no agreement in place between Cradley Heath, the GRA or myself at this moment in time.” Mole pulled the plug on a potential Premier League application a fortnight ago after a lack of interest from investors and sponsors. Former commercial chief Joe McLaughlin has been working behind the scenes to help Mole but has suffered several knock-backs from disillusioned backers after the collapse of the club last July.

Reported in todays Birmingham Mail Tony Mole might enter BRUMMIES in the 2015 NL If this keeps Perry Barr a speedway venue Bring it on

From Cradleys Official Site NATIONAL League Speedway champions Cradley Heathens have only a 50/50 chance of coming to the tapes next season. Heathens have lost the use of Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green track in 2015 and have so far failed in their bid to secure a piece of land of their own within the Dudley or Sandwell region. Now the club are running out of time if they are to secure a place on track next season with negotiations ongoing between several parties. Cradley chairman Nigel Pearson said: “We had a full day of meetings on Monday but we have been unable to conclude any business for next year. “We acknowledge this is a worrying time for our supporters and as a management team we promise to do all we can to ensure Cradley Heathens come to the tapes for the 2015 season. “I won’t comment on potential venues for our home meetings because it would be unwise to do so at this stage. It isn’t a simple, straightforward process when it comes to operating on a track which ultimately isn’t our own. “The new track project has been frustrating, if there is one area where we have so far failed as a management team it is that – we’ve done five years and still haven’t secured a track of our own. “It’s ongoing, but we also want to keep the club alive for the fans – they are the reason we do this.”

Tony Mole can't dig Birmingham Brummies out of their hole Nov 04, 2014 08:59 By Nigel Pearson Tony Mole has pulled the plug on plans for Birmingham Brummies to return to the Premier or Elite League next season after sponsors and investors refused to respond to requests for help. Tony Mole says anybody interested in reviving the Birmingham Brummies will have to start from nothing. Mole has pulled the plug on plans for the club to return to the Premier or Elite League next season after sponsors and investors refused to respond to requests for help. And he said: “This is basically down to the mess left by the previous promotion. “We’ve been approaching sponsors who would have been happy to help but they have been left feeling very bitter about what happened last season. “And we have season-ticket holders who paid for a full season of speedway only to see half of it at best. There is too much apathy at the moment. “To run Birmingham in the top two divisions is a step too far at the moment and I’m sad it has come to this, but it’s a crying shame there is a perfectly good track and stadium doing nothing where speedway is concerned. We even had one sponsor who would have been happy to help but was left thousands out of pocket last season. I can’t believe how bad it got. “I would welcome any move to bring Birmingham back and would support it wholeheartedly .” But Mole has also warned time is of the essence with the British Speedway AGM coming up next week. “That’s the time when declaration needs to be made to the British Speedway Association for membership of the top two leagues and if anyone wants to step up and do it now is the time,” he said. “There are so many Birmingham fans who have been left disappointed and I can fully understand that, but at no time did I ever intend to build up their hopes. “The bottom line is there is a lack of investment right now and at my age I cannot take on the full-time commitment and pressure of running Birmingham all on my own. “The mess left over from the previous promotion has, unfortunately, proven to be too much to overcome.” Modify message

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From 2days Birmingham Mail Tony Mole has refused to rule out the possibility of Cradley taking over use of Brum’s Perry Barr stadium in 2015. The nomadic Heathens have used Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green circuit since their return to the shale in 2010 some 14 years after the closure of their Dudley Wood track. However, they were recently informed their adopted home will no longer be available for regular racing. With Mole cancelling plans to bring Birmingham back to the tapes in 2015 due to lack of finance, speculation has naturally linked their neighbours to the vacant Perry Barr track. Having purchased vital track equipment from administrators following the collapse of the Alan Phillips ’ Brummies promotion, Mole’s position is crucial in deciding whether speedway will return to Perry Barr in any form. However, he says the Heathens’ fate lies in the hands of their promotion with the clock ticking on any decisions ahead of the sports’ AGM. Said Mole: “It’s impossible for me to say really whether I believe the Heathens will be riding at Perry Barr next season, because it’s a matter for their promotion to consider. “They need to consider all the facts and decide whether they would want to take the risk of moving the club to Perry Barr. Maybe the fans would follow the Heathens to Perry Barr but it’s not for me to say. “The BSPA will hold their AGM over the weekend of November 14, and that is when plans will be set out for the 2015 season.”

TONY Mole has regrettably announced he has shelved plans to bring Birmingham Speedway back to the tapes in 2015. Mole had been attempting to revive the Brummies following their closure midway through the 2014 campaign following the collapse of the Alan and Charles Phillips promotion. However, several meetings with potential investors have failed to generate the finance needed to bring the Perry Barr outfit back to life. The news comes as a bitter blow to Birmingham’s loyal supporters, with the sport set to be lost to the city for another 12 months. And a disappointed Mole has revealed there was simply not enough interest to make the proposition financially viable. Said Mole: “Our attempt to bring Birmingham back in 2015 has failed because there are insufficient financial pledges being made to meet the targeted figure of £100,000. “We are unfortunately unable to proceed because of insufficient finance, and for that reason I won’t be able to promote speedway in the Elite League or Premier League at Perry Barr next season. “It’s extremely disappointing – we’ve had one or two people show interest but they haven’t followed it up as a result there just hasn’t been sufficient interest in bringing speedway back to Perry Barr to make it happen.”

From the still active Brummies Official Site TONY Mole, the man who revived speedway in Birmingham back in 2007, is helping the Brummies get back on the comeback trail again! Kidderminster-based Mole has revealed how he has purchased speedway plant, machinery and equipment at Perry Barr from the administrators appointed after the collapse of the Alan and Charles Phillips promotion in July which saw the club fold mid-season. He is hoping to attract a group of investors to join him to secure the future of the sport in the city – starting with a track return in March next year. Now Mole has called a meeting – by invitation only – of potential investors at Perry Barr on Wednesday, October 1. He added: “New investment will be required to finance the purchase from the BSPA cash bonds, licence fees and rider retained list of Birmingham Brummies Speedway plus out of season expenditure and working capital. “Invitations will be sent to all substantial sponsors and financially interested parties where financial pledges will be requested. “The meeting will be held at Perry Barr stadium VIP entrance at 7.30pm on Wednesday 1st October 2014. “Entrance can only be permitted to those persons who have been invited.” Those who wish to attend the investment meeting and have access to financial funds should submit their request, with contact details, to: R&D Aggregates Ltd, 2 Lisle Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DN or by email info@unitstolet.net for the attention of Tony Mole.

Wolves Dudley & Belle Vue have now joined Coventry in offering free admission to Birmingham S T holders

WITH deep regret the British Speedway Promoters' Association can confirm the closure of Birmingham Brummies with immediate effect. Great efforts have been made by several people to ensure the team could continue racing until the end of the season but sadly this has not proved possible. BSPA Chairman Alex Harkess said: "I'm gutted about this outcome, but sadly there is no alternative. "When I met with the loyal group of Birmingham supporters last week I believed there was genuine hope, but sadly things have changed over the last few days. "As an association, we have done everything possible to try and ensure the continuation of speedway but with no promoter willing to take the club forward I'm afraid the club is now closed for business. "I feel for the Birmingham riders and supporters who have been a real credit through this ordeal and we all hope this is not the last time we see speedway at Perry Barr Stadium."

Talks planned in bid to keep Brummies going Jul 04, 2014 10:53 By Nigel Pearson British Speedway bosses have taken over control of Birmingham – and the Alan Phillips regime is officially over. The Speedway Control Bureau have informed Phillips, along with co-promoter son Charles, that the promoting company has been annulled and under the sport’s rules the British Speedway Promoters’ Association will now be responsible for the administration and arbitration of all matters concerning the club. It also means the Phillips duo will never be allowed to take charge of a club again because the level of debt the Brummies suffered is in excess of the bond held by the association. British Speedway chairman Alex Harkess has, however, moved to assure Brummies fans that everything possible will be done to see the club through to the end of the season at least. A group of supporters have already clubbed together to raise £5,000 to go towards the Perry Barr landlords in order to enable the sport to resume at the venue. “I can confirm the SCB, at the request of the recommendation of the BSPA, have put into action the annulment of the current Birmingham Speedway promotion,’’ said Harkess. “However, I can only repeat what has already been said: we will do everything within our power to ensure the sport continues at what is a fine venue. I cannot comment any further at this stage.” I understand one interested party has already made contact with the BSPA in a bid to thrash out a deal to see the Brummies through to fulfil their fixtures. A meeting is due to take place within the next few days with representatives of the GRA, who own Perry Barr Stadium, to establish whether there is a way forward for the sport this season. Meanwhile, all the indications are that former owner Tony Mole could be interested in taking the club back on during the winter with a view to Premier League racing – which suggests all is not lost. BSPA bosses, including chairman Harkess and vice-chairman Jon Cook, have been in regular discussion to try to find a way forward to keep the Brummies on track. Next week is crucial to these talks.

THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association can confirm the annulment of Birmingham Brummies Ltd, the Birmingham Speedway promotion. This is a decision made in accordance with the speedway regulations. However, the BSPA would also like to stress great efforts will continue to be made to see the continuation of the sport at Perry Barr Stadium. Chairman Alex Harkess said: “The Speedway Control Bureau, at the recommendation of the BSPA, has informed the current Birmingham management of the decision to annul. “However, there are great efforts being made on a private and confidential basis to give the club every chance of concluding the season.”

Just been reported on WM 5 o'clock sports news Alan Phillips in talks with a 3rd party to take over the Brummies Get your prayer mats out

Team Line-Ups: Belle Vue 'Rentruck' Aces: Matej Zagar, Michael Palm Toft, Scott Nicholls ©, Richie Worrall, Craig Cook, Stefan Nielsen, Lee Payne Team Manager: Jason Attwood Birmingham 'Selco' Brummies: Bartosz Zmarzlik R/R, Josh Auty (G), Danny King ©, Nico Covatti, Ben Barker, Simon Lambert, Paul Starke Team Manager: Jack Lee

Bartosz Zmarzlik will be at no 1 in the Brummies team

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BIRMINGHAM: Bartosz Zmarzlik, Daniel Nermark, Danny King, Nico Covatti, Ben Barker, Simon Lambert, Paul Starke. BELLE VUE: Matej Zagar, Richie Worrall, Scott Nicholls, Michael Palm Toft, Craig Cook, Lee Payne, Stefan Nielsen.

BARTOSZ DEBUT CONFIRMED Saturday May 31, 2014 BIRMINGHAM Speedway are delighted to finally confirm the debut of teenage Polish sensation Bartosz Zmarzlik this Monday (7.30). Zmarzlik, 19, has been given start permission by the Polish Federation and has a contract in place until July 3 as a replacement for Adam Skornicki. Now he will face Swindon in Monday's Elite League clash at Perry Barr - and club owner Alan Phillips is hoping Perry Barr will be packed. He said: "It's taken a lot of effort and I seem to have spent 48-hours on the phone, but it's been resolved and we are delighted. "I'm looking forward to seeing Bartosz in action, he's a spectacular rider and the fans will love him. "Swindon will push us hard but the guys will be up for it. They were brilliant at Coventry on Friday night, I was proud of them all, so hopefully we can get the win."

BIRMINGHAM: Bartosz Zmarzlik, Daniel Nermark, Danny King, Nico Covatti, Ben Barker, Paul Starke, Simon Lambert. BELLE VUE: Matej Zagar, Richie Worrall, Scott Nicholls, Michael Palm Toft, Craig Cook, Reserves TBC.

British Under 21 champion Josh Bates will deputise for the unavailable Paul Starke and Josh Grajczonek comes in for Ben Barker

BIRMINGHAM have agreed a new date for their Elite League match at Coventry. The original fixture was postponed yesterday (Bank Holiday Monday, but has now been quickly re-scheduled for this coming Friday at Brandon (May 30, 7.30pm).

Birmingham will operate the rider replacement facility for the injured Adam Skornicki. LEICESTER: Jason Doyle, Simon Stead, Mads Korneliussen, Lasse Bjerre, Chris Harris, Oliver Greenwood, Max Clegg. BIRMINGHAM: Adam Skornicki R/R, Daniel Nermark, Danny King, Nico Covatti, Ben Barker, Paul Starke, Simon Lambert.

BIRMINGHAM: Danny King, Nico Covatti, Ben Barker, Daniel Nermark, Nick Morris, Paul Starke, Simon Lambert. EASTBOURNE: Bjarne Pedersen, Timo Lahti, Steve Worrall, Cameron Woodward, Joonas Kylmakorpi, Lewis Blackbird, Daniel Halsey.

BELLE VUE: Matej Zagar, Michael Palm-Toft, Scott Nicholls, Richie Worrall, Craig Cook, Stefan Nielsen, Max Clegg. BIRMINGHAM: Nick Morris, Daniel Nermark, Danny King, Nico Covatti, Ben Barker, Paul Starke, Simon Lambert

BIRMINGHAM Speedway have revealed the following admission offer to cover the forthcoming home matches against King's Lynn (May 15) and Eastbourne (May 21). Birmingham Speedway are offering fans the opportunity to purchase admission into the stadium for both this Thursday's fixture against King's Lynn and next Wednesday's home fixture against Eastbourne for a discounted price: £20 adults £15 concessions £7 for 14-17 year olds. Kids 13 and under will also be admitted for free into the stadium for both of these fixtures. Admission for each of the fixtures will still be available individually for £15 adults, £10 concessions and £5 14-17 year olds. Both of these meetings are set to be exciting fixtures as Birmingham look to climb up the league table after a home win against Wolverhampton last Wednesday.